AULSS
Auckland University Law Students’ Society
Since its establishment in 1971, The Auckland University Law Students’ Society has existed to enrich your law school experience. Together, we aim to make your time here as rewarding, enjoyable and memorable as possible by connecting you to your peers and promoting your growth and well-being through a range of unique events and initiatives.
Education
AULSS plays an important role in ensuring that our members receive sufficient and comprehensive support in their academic endeavours. Throughout the year, AULSS hosts a number of events and educational initiatives such as seminars by past top achievers, Wellness Weeks, and Study Series. We also have an integral role in advocating on behalf of student’s educational needs to the Faculty and the wider legal community to ensure students are receiving comprehensive and dynamic legal education.
Competitions
Legal competitions are a great way to enrich your Law School experience. Our competitions provide students with the opportunity to learn the skills you will need in practice and apply the law in a practical, dynamic and challenging environment. Winners of these competitions will go on to the New Zealand Law Students’ Association annual conference to compete against the top competitors in the country - to see who will take home the national championship for the respective competitions.
Social
Socialising is an integral part of the Auckland Law School experience. AULSS runs a host of social events that are, unique for their approach, notorious for their atmosphere, and memorable for the enduring relationships and connections made. Our events for this year are bigger and better than ever (COVID19 permitting) and include BBQs, our annual Law Ball, Part II Camp, Cocktail Party, movie nights, and picnics in the park.
Media
Verbatim is our yearly student publication written by Auckland Law Students, for Auckland Law Students. The magazine features updates on all the varying aspects of student life at the Auckland Law School - from the latest events and initiatives, competitions, and cutting-edge commentary from students and legal professionals. We are always looking for contributors who are ready to share their experience and commentary on the funny, pressing and important aspects of the Law School life - give us a shout if this sounds like a bit of you!
Sports
The most recent additions to the Auckland University sporting calendar are the University-organised Interfaculty Tournaments. The tournaments include the John Drake Memorial Rugby Tournament, the T20 Cricket Tournament, Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments, Men’s and Women’s Soccer Tournaments and a Netball tournament. Additionally, your 2022 Executive hopes to bring back events such as the ELM (Engineering, Law and Medicine) Games, and Log O’ Wood.
Auckland University of Technology Law Students’ Society
AUTLSS
The Auckland University of Technology Law Students’ Society (AUTLSS) aims to provide high-quality social, academic and networking opportunities in order to ensure that every AUT Law graduate is sent out into the legal environment with the greatest confidence and in the best possible mindset.
AUTLSS main initiatives are the Law Camp, the annual AUT Law Ball, the Log of Wood Sports Exchange to Waikato University, Academic Exam Workshops and Wellness Weeks. For further details, see the AUTLSS website and Facebook page.
WULSA
Waikato University Law Students’ Association
The Waikato University Law Students' Association (WULSA) is committed to providing social and professional development to all law students at Te Piringa - Faculty of Law at Waikato University.
WULSA organises competitions, social events and academic events throughout the year, including BBQs, social sports teams, panels & workshops, and our annual law ball. During your studies at Waikato, WULSA is able to provide you with advocacy and support. For further details, see the WULSA Facebook page and WULSA Instagram.
For further information, please contact wulsapresident@gmail.com
Victoria University of Wellington Law Students’ Society
VUWLSS
VUWLSS represents law students at Te Herenga Waka | Victoria University of Wellington. Our volunteer-led executive aims to bring fun, useful, and challenging events to the law school at Old Government Buildings (OGB) in Pōneke | Wellington.
Our calendar covers social events, like Wine & Cheese and Law Ball, legal competitions, wellbeing initiatives like Breakfast Club, career opportunities such as Careers in Focus panels, and education based events including revision sessions.
Alongside the other student representative groups at OGB, we aim to make every student feel welcome.
If you want to get in touch in 2025, contact Helena Palmer (President) at vuwlss@gmail.com.
LAWSOC
University of Canterbury Law Students’ Society
The University of Canterbury Law Students' Society (LAWSOC) has been established since 1923, making it the largest and oldest law society at the University of Canterbury. LAWSOC serves four main purposes for students:
We offer the New Zealand Law Association Competitions to University of Canterbury students.
We support students academically through our infamous exam tutorials.
We provide students the opportunity to network with top law firms across the country.
We enable a sense of community through social events such as our ball and cocktail nights.
To find out more, visit our Instagram @lawsoc_uc and our website.
SOULS
Society of Otago University Law Students
The Society of Otago University Law Students (SOULS) works to make law student life at the University of Otago the best it can be. We offer a wide variety of initiatives, including social events, competitions, wellness support and social sports events.
SOULS events include: Law Camp, Mentoring Programme, LAWSOC exchange, Law Revue, Wine and Cheese and Quiz Night, among many others! For further details, see the SOULS website and Facebook page.
